Been having a Breaking Bad-athon on Netflix the past couple of days. I was slow coming to this show. I've lived in the dark ages up until this year with no DVR and no Netflix. It was usually on past my bedtime or against something else I'd rather watch. If you haven't watched this show, you really should. Put aside your prejudice about the subject matter, which admittedly made me a bit uncomfortable, and watch this!
Brian Cranston is unbelievable in his role!!! His character just seamlessly goes from evil, murdering, meth cook to an average guy. I wonder if Walter White has some shades of Walter Mitty, he can seem so meek.
And to see it all in the way I've seen, season after season, it is so great. To watch the stories and the characters evolve. And Aaron Paul...I never thought I would cheer for a drug dealer. It's just so weird to find myself being repulsed in one scene and next scene hoping the battery to the RV will start so they don't die.
Really I just can't praise the writers and actors on this show enough. Well done! And quite addictive. I'm in the middle of season 4 and really looking forward to what is to come.
And BTW: Big things are happening in College Station, TX. I am a die-hard fan of the Texas A&M aggies and I am elated at how they are doing in the big, bad SEC. When they made this move last season I was soooo despondent! I didn't figure they would crawl out of their decade long hole for some time. Even this season I have been less than pleased watching them give away some important leads in the second half. But to see what they did on Saturday against the NUMBER ONE TEAM IN THE NATION! One of the greatest things I've ever seen!
At any rate; Farmer's Fight!!
Monday, November 12, 2012
Sunday, November 11, 2012
How'd I do?
So as I have said I am a police officer working as a patrol sergeant, have been for just about 20 years. During that time I have worked nearly every single weekend and probably 90% of all holidays. Sure I got the occassional christmas or Thanksgiving off, but all of those three day weekends that everyone else got never meant anything to me. Well lo and behold here I am on a 3 day weekend!
Growing up I spent a lot of time in southeastern Oklahoma, particulary Coalgate. Most of my family is either dead or moved away from the area. Yesterday I took the day and drove to Ada, Coalgate, and finally sulphur. The part of Oklahoma I live in is rather featureless, but the whole state is not like that. Particularly the eastern part of the state. So I took some time and stopped for some photos.
I'm trying to become a better photographer. I use that term loosely. I only have a a little Kodak pocket camera. I'm going to post a few photos to share with you. I hope you enjoy.
and BTW: I would like to hear anyone with any experience comment on the composition of any or all of these. I'm trying to learn to use Picassa, but having a tough go of it. Would something look better in B&W or sepia or anything? Please mention in the comments and thanks!
Growing up I spent a lot of time in southeastern Oklahoma, particulary Coalgate. Most of my family is either dead or moved away from the area. Yesterday I took the day and drove to Ada, Coalgate, and finally sulphur. The part of Oklahoma I live in is rather featureless, but the whole state is not like that. Particularly the eastern part of the state. So I took some time and stopped for some photos.
I'm trying to become a better photographer. I use that term loosely. I only have a a little Kodak pocket camera. I'm going to post a few photos to share with you. I hope you enjoy.
Remembrance
Today is, in my opinion, one of the most important and least mentioned holidays in the USA; Veteran's Day. We should be especially mindful of honoring our veterans considering how many of them are currently in harm's way in Afghanistan.
To any veteran who stumbles upon this blog I say thank you. I won't call you a hero, because I know your likely feelings on that matter. I'll say this though; be proud! Whether you served where the bullets were flying and shells were falling. Whether you flew a sleek and sexy fighter jet or a lumbering C130 carrying essential goods to our troops. Cooking, payroll, on a ship, on land...wherever or whatever you may have done; you have played an important role in the history of this country and this world. Know this; you served an eternally grateful nation.
I want to also confess. I have been one of those ugly Americans in the past who didn't recognize the service and sacrifice of what I saw as "lesser" country than the good ol' US of A. I speak specifically to the veterans of the Canadian Forces. I have become enlightened as to the commitment of all Canadians to the security of our hemisphere and quite frankly my country. You have been and are an integral partner with the USA and our shared security. To all of you; my apologies for being so arrogant and most sincere gratefulness. Thank you for your service to your country and to our world. Happy Remembrance Day.
And BTW: This "fiscal cliff" we found ourselves poised on the precipice of..let's fix it congress! Let this day steel your resolve to protect our veterans. None of the benefits we give these brave men and women should be in jeopardy for political gain, and I'm looking at you Mitch McConnel.
To any veteran who stumbles upon this blog I say thank you. I won't call you a hero, because I know your likely feelings on that matter. I'll say this though; be proud! Whether you served where the bullets were flying and shells were falling. Whether you flew a sleek and sexy fighter jet or a lumbering C130 carrying essential goods to our troops. Cooking, payroll, on a ship, on land...wherever or whatever you may have done; you have played an important role in the history of this country and this world. Know this; you served an eternally grateful nation.
I want to also confess. I have been one of those ugly Americans in the past who didn't recognize the service and sacrifice of what I saw as "lesser" country than the good ol' US of A. I speak specifically to the veterans of the Canadian Forces. I have become enlightened as to the commitment of all Canadians to the security of our hemisphere and quite frankly my country. You have been and are an integral partner with the USA and our shared security. To all of you; my apologies for being so arrogant and most sincere gratefulness. Thank you for your service to your country and to our world. Happy Remembrance Day.
And BTW: This "fiscal cliff" we found ourselves poised on the precipice of..let's fix it congress! Let this day steel your resolve to protect our veterans. None of the benefits we give these brave men and women should be in jeopardy for political gain, and I'm looking at you Mitch McConnel.
Friday, November 9, 2012
The Next Left Wing Conspiracy to Steal the Election
Prediction time! One of the great refrains heard on Fox News is that of a vast conspiracy by the liberal media. It is alleged that media has an inherent liberal bias and pay no heed to stories that would do harm to their agenda to take down "traditional America". I must say, I do not see and have not seen such bias in the "mainstream" media. If any bias is shown I think it is shown in editing themselves based on what stories, or angles for stories, serve best in protecting advertising dollars.
Watch for this one: The liberal media sat on the story of David Petraeus and his extramarital affair in order to preserve victory for Barack Obama. I feel certain someone, be it FNC, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity...someone has to think this was covered up until after victory was secured. Facts matter little to these "news" organizations, presenters, or commenters who I have mentioned so I'm sure they will manufacture their own to merge with their opinion.
I will not defend General Petraeus. In his position to be caught in such an affair is an affront to national security. To have the head of the CIA captured in such a situation is to expose him to any number of chances for blackmail (silence in trade for secrets) or just general embarassment of the intelligence community. On the other hand; I will not judge. General Petraeus is but man...and subject to all the weaknesses that accompany that title.
And BTW: please feel free to comment, but please keep it civil and intelligent. Don't be an internet hero who feels in this forum you can be an a-hole without fear of being called to task. Read often and agree or disagree. I won't always be as politically vitriolic or speaking out against religion. I intend to post more lighthearted stuff. Even pictures! Good day to all.
Watch for this one: The liberal media sat on the story of David Petraeus and his extramarital affair in order to preserve victory for Barack Obama. I feel certain someone, be it FNC, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity...someone has to think this was covered up until after victory was secured. Facts matter little to these "news" organizations, presenters, or commenters who I have mentioned so I'm sure they will manufacture their own to merge with their opinion.
I will not defend General Petraeus. In his position to be caught in such an affair is an affront to national security. To have the head of the CIA captured in such a situation is to expose him to any number of chances for blackmail (silence in trade for secrets) or just general embarassment of the intelligence community. On the other hand; I will not judge. General Petraeus is but man...and subject to all the weaknesses that accompany that title.
And BTW: please feel free to comment, but please keep it civil and intelligent. Don't be an internet hero who feels in this forum you can be an a-hole without fear of being called to task. Read often and agree or disagree. I won't always be as politically vitriolic or speaking out against religion. I intend to post more lighthearted stuff. Even pictures! Good day to all.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Murderers and the death penalty
Jared Loughner was sentenced today to life in prison. Loughner shot and killed 6 people and wounded 13 others. Including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and U.S. District Court Judge John Roll. Not to mention a 9 year old girl.
I remember this tragedy well. I am a police officer for 20 years and I have often payed attention to this kind of stuff from a professional standpoint. I was shocked at the depravity of such extreme behavior, and believe me when I say to you; extremism in any shape or form is the problem. Not Democrat or Republican.
I remember having a conversation with a friend/co-worker about the Gifford's shooting. This was before my transformation to liberal heathen was complete. My friend, who was and is a conservative republican, said to me, referring to John Roll, "I guess that's one less liberal activist judge that will be legislating from the bench."
That statement took my breath away. Now don't get me wrong, I know for certain this officer would have acted the way a police officer should had he been there that terrible day in Arizona. But this was shocking to me that a human can possibly think that way, if only for a moment. Read John Roll's profile and you will see he was appointed by George H.W. Bush in 1991. He was no liberal activist. But put aside for a moment how you feel about politics. Wouldn't a human reaction be one of grief or sadness for those victims; "Oh my god what a tragedy. What kind of asshole would indiscriminately shoot and kill so many people?"
The lack of humanity in that statement helped to bring me to think the way I think today. It made me remember christians and their reactions to abortion clinic snipers. I have actually heard christians say something to the effect of "they had it coming" upon hearing of some poor innocent doctor just making a living, saving women's lives, and doing it all legally and legitimately. How sad the "religion of peace" would give a lukewarm condemnation for such a horrible act. Sure, disagree with his stance on abortion, but murder of anyone is murder. It doesn't matter how they made their living.
This is America. The land of the free. And people here are allowed to perform abortions, allowed to be Democrats. They are allowed to disagree with you and you with them!
And BTW: can the NHL and NHLPA please just get along? I have only recently started a new assignment at work that allows me weekends off and I was SOOOO looking forward to the winter classic, which I understand is in jeopardy.
I remember this tragedy well. I am a police officer for 20 years and I have often payed attention to this kind of stuff from a professional standpoint. I was shocked at the depravity of such extreme behavior, and believe me when I say to you; extremism in any shape or form is the problem. Not Democrat or Republican.
I remember having a conversation with a friend/co-worker about the Gifford's shooting. This was before my transformation to liberal heathen was complete. My friend, who was and is a conservative republican, said to me, referring to John Roll, "I guess that's one less liberal activist judge that will be legislating from the bench."
That statement took my breath away. Now don't get me wrong, I know for certain this officer would have acted the way a police officer should had he been there that terrible day in Arizona. But this was shocking to me that a human can possibly think that way, if only for a moment. Read John Roll's profile and you will see he was appointed by George H.W. Bush in 1991. He was no liberal activist. But put aside for a moment how you feel about politics. Wouldn't a human reaction be one of grief or sadness for those victims; "Oh my god what a tragedy. What kind of asshole would indiscriminately shoot and kill so many people?"
The lack of humanity in that statement helped to bring me to think the way I think today. It made me remember christians and their reactions to abortion clinic snipers. I have actually heard christians say something to the effect of "they had it coming" upon hearing of some poor innocent doctor just making a living, saving women's lives, and doing it all legally and legitimately. How sad the "religion of peace" would give a lukewarm condemnation for such a horrible act. Sure, disagree with his stance on abortion, but murder of anyone is murder. It doesn't matter how they made their living.
This is America. The land of the free. And people here are allowed to perform abortions, allowed to be Democrats. They are allowed to disagree with you and you with them!
And BTW: can the NHL and NHLPA please just get along? I have only recently started a new assignment at work that allows me weekends off and I was SOOOO looking forward to the winter classic, which I understand is in jeopardy.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
So glad to see America speak clearly on election night. I was worried, I'll admit, but it seems the best man available (not THE best) pulled it out. I'm happy, considering the alternative, to call Barack Obama my president for the next four years. I am not hopeful things will change in Washington as far as the way they do business, but hopefully we can move
I hope to see taxes going down on me, squarely in the middle class, and to see health care moving forward. I think the economy is going to turn, especially if republicans will back off of their strategy of only making the president fail.
And BTW: If I could wave a magic wand over our government I think it would be to change the face of our government's committees involving science and technology. Todd Akin is gone, which makes me question my doubts about god's existence. But we still have house science and technology member; Georgia congressman Paul Broun. How much damage does it do to our economy to raise our children in a society that questions scientific fact? No wonder we fall behind in the world with our educational system infected with this kind of nonsense. I leave you with the words of Bill Nye the Science Guy
Howdy yall
I'm no bleeding heart..but I have become a liberal. I used to think that a dirty word...a slur against someone. You see; I was once a conservative christian republican. Now I never really got into the tea party stuff. That came about during the time I was starting to re-think things.
I used to be Southern Baptist (SB), and let me tell you; I am ashamed to say I ever thought that way. I was one of those who actually believed homosexuals posed a threat to American society, to our status as "greatest nation in the world. I believed, as SB's do, that a person would chose to live a life of unreal persecution and hatred. They always preached to me "love god, hate sin", but I never really saw that in action.
I once believed Islam, Mormonism, Jehovah's witnesses, and even Judaism were all evil cults that had the most outrageous stories for how there religion came about or what they had to look forward to in the afterlife. I now realize; Joseph Smith finding golden tablets in New York, Mohamed flying on a horse to Mecca, or the Maccabees's having oil for the whole of Hanukkah, all of that..ALL of it is no less ridiculous than a burning bush or an ark holding EVERY living thing.
Today I am fed, full up with the hypocrisy that is embodied in nearly every right-wing, conservative, fundamentalist Christian. I've had it. This is America and we should be allowed to do what we want to ourselves; in spite of what the bible says. This country was not founded on the bible....it was founded on the desire to be free of tyranny. Christians today would have us replace the tyranny of King George with that of the King of Kings, all because THEY believe him to be real and his "word" to be how we all should live.
I disagree with that. Am I pro-abortion? No. I am in favor of a woman making her own decision, not a bunch of men sitting in a position of power. I am in favor of a person choosing to love who they wish in spite of whether or not it offends you. "Just because you're offended, doesn't mean you're right."
That's a basic synopsis of who I am. If you read this and are offended, please go somewhere else. I don't want to hear your testimony. I have accepted Jesus Christ as my lord and saviour, and if you believe the bible he will never leave me nor forsake me, so I don't need your prayer and I don't want to hear you tell me the devil has blinded me with science (cue the Thomas Dolby song). I'm just looking for a place to express myself. I don't mind disagreement or correction, I just don't need your proselytizing to me.
I used to be Southern Baptist (SB), and let me tell you; I am ashamed to say I ever thought that way. I was one of those who actually believed homosexuals posed a threat to American society, to our status as "greatest nation in the world. I believed, as SB's do, that a person would chose to live a life of unreal persecution and hatred. They always preached to me "love god, hate sin", but I never really saw that in action.
I once believed Islam, Mormonism, Jehovah's witnesses, and even Judaism were all evil cults that had the most outrageous stories for how there religion came about or what they had to look forward to in the afterlife. I now realize; Joseph Smith finding golden tablets in New York, Mohamed flying on a horse to Mecca, or the Maccabees's having oil for the whole of Hanukkah, all of that..ALL of it is no less ridiculous than a burning bush or an ark holding EVERY living thing.
Today I am fed, full up with the hypocrisy that is embodied in nearly every right-wing, conservative, fundamentalist Christian. I've had it. This is America and we should be allowed to do what we want to ourselves; in spite of what the bible says. This country was not founded on the bible....it was founded on the desire to be free of tyranny. Christians today would have us replace the tyranny of King George with that of the King of Kings, all because THEY believe him to be real and his "word" to be how we all should live.
I disagree with that. Am I pro-abortion? No. I am in favor of a woman making her own decision, not a bunch of men sitting in a position of power. I am in favor of a person choosing to love who they wish in spite of whether or not it offends you. "Just because you're offended, doesn't mean you're right."
That's a basic synopsis of who I am. If you read this and are offended, please go somewhere else. I don't want to hear your testimony. I have accepted Jesus Christ as my lord and saviour, and if you believe the bible he will never leave me nor forsake me, so I don't need your prayer and I don't want to hear you tell me the devil has blinded me with science (cue the Thomas Dolby song). I'm just looking for a place to express myself. I don't mind disagreement or correction, I just don't need your proselytizing to me.
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